Venus Aerospace · 9 hours ago
Sr. Propulsion Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVenus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion, focusing on developing advanced propulsion platforms for aerospace applications. The Senior Propulsion Engineer will design, analyze, and develop propulsion hardware, taking designs from concepts to flight maturity hardware while working in a dynamic environment.
AerospaceProduct ResearchTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion piece parts and assemblies
Generate CAD models of components and engine systems
Fluid network modeling, analysis & design: design and analysis engine fluid systems, identify COTS components for fluid systems, work with suppliers to source components
Generate P&ID’s of engine systems
Develop and execute test plans, analyze test results
Systems engineering experience focusing on generating engine balances, engine sizing and requirements, technical understanding of various engine cycles, and trading cycle efficiencies of various engine cycles
Use engine P&IDs to generate fully detailed CAD models of engine assemblies
Use agile methodology to break down complex projects into daily and weekly actionable tasks
Design and analyze tanks and supporting tank structures and PPMS
Work with vehicle engineering and test teams to satisfy engine systems design requirements and communicate engine systems test requirements
Work with outside vendors and in-house procurement team to select and source components for engine and PPMS systems
Qualification
Required
5+ years of aerospace vehicle and engine systems engineering/design experience
Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
3+ years of CAD experience, particularly working with large assemblies
Systems engineering and operational experience
Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams
Knowledge of standard aerospace materials used in designs of propulsion systems for high mechanical and thermal loads
Knowledge of aerospace fluid systems component and fluid connections specifications
Experience in some of the design & analysis tools such as NX / SolidWorks, ANSYS mechanical, CFX / StarCCM+, Matlab / Python, GFSSP, Microsoft Visio
Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate in a fast-paced work environment
Preferred
Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Experience with RDREs or RDEs
Project management/leadership
Familiarity with Agile methods
Strong background in systems engineering for engine or PPMS systems
Engine and/or engine component testing
Familiarity with standards such as SMC-S-016, NASA STD-5012, AIAA S-080A-2018
Experience developing and standardizing processes for design, analysis, and testing
Benefits
401(k) plan
Stock options
Medical benefits, including dental and vision
Flex-Friday flexible schedule
Unlimited PTO
Professional development opportunities
Company
Venus Aerospace
Venus Aerospace is a space company that provides an innovative approach to hypersonic transportation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$43MKey Investors
Lockheed Martin VenturesTexas Space CommissionPrime Movers Lab
2025-10-22Series Unknown
2025-04-16Grant· $3.9M
2024-05-22Series B
Leadership Team
Sassie Duggleby
Co-Founder/CEO
Andrew Duggleby
Co-Founder / CTO
Recent News
Washington Technology
2025-10-23
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